What is Anti-Virus/Anti-Malware?

Anti-Virus/Anti-Malware software is designed to detect, prevent, and remove malicious software (malware) such as viruses, worms, trojans, spyware, and ransomware from computer systems and networks. It works by scanning files, processes, and network traffic for known malware signatures, suspicious behavior, or anomalies. Upon detection, it can quarantine, delete, or repair infected files, as well as block malicious websites and prevent malware from executing. It is commonly used to protect individuals, businesses, and organizations from data theft, financial loss, system damage, and other cyber threats.